CIA chief’s ‘just don’t do it’ warning to Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin's potential plans to expand the conflict beyond Ukraine are generating heightened concern as Russian drone activity intensifies. A reported warning from CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who reportedly made a surprise trip to Moscow, has added to the uncertainty surrounding the situation. The directive, "Just don’t do it," is based on US intelligence suggesting Russia is primed to act after its ongoing campaign in Ukraine stalls.
While the Kremlin claims Ratcliffe did not meet with President Putin, the visit has fueled fears of a wider conflict in Europe. European security officials warn that Russia might test NATO's response through limited military operations, such as drone incursions, sabotage, or hybrid attacks targeting the Baltic states or Poland.
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